Apperently, the answer key for some questions are wrong. So you spend a lot time with the calculations because you think you are doing something wrong until you find out in the discussion area that everyone is facing the same problem. Therefore it is impossible to get a certificate from this. Very annoying and a total waste of time.

I would say the videos are good though but I am not sure anymore. The lecturer or whoever is responsible, didnt even bother themselves to check the simplest thing in the course, before start selling it to people. After finding this out, I unfortunatelly doubt there might be some wrong informations in the course as well.

Really good course for the design of ongrid PV systems: a lot of practical advice on how to dimension this kind of PV systems. What could be added (but maybe this also for another course): how to design grid independent systems with battery storage and what are (ranges for) prices, on what do they depend etc.

The course is very focused and use of simple language and examples makes the concept pretty clear. Excellent content and you will end up with good knowledge on Solar Energy System.

In this Coursera course you have not mention battery selection,mppt tech. So this knowledge is not enough

I really enjoyed the training, it was tasking and challenging but well equipped. I am glad that I was able to run the training.

Thanks to Dr. Nel Abrams and the entire cousera.

Teacher is very elaborative and explained each concept so nicely. Thankfully now i can design solar systems for net metering. Thanks Professor Neal Abrams and Coursera

this is a course to where you design and spec a PV system, it is well presented and i have learnt many new things . a big thanks to prof Neal Abrams

Among last few courses I have done here, This is most interesting & full of learnings for Solar Design Engineers.

Dead links and calculations which are in error with no support.

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I needed this course for my academic purposes, it is really well designed course and will take you to the depth of solar system design. If you are electrical engineer and need to understand the basics of solar system design you should definitely go for it.

This course was very helpful to me in understanding how to design a solar system based on different environmental condition. I applaud SUNY for coming up with such an effective course regarding solar energy system design.

Loved this course. With a very practical perspective, it does not go deep into PV theory but focusses more on what you should know to design your own PV System. Overall I am very satisfied!

Good content. The quiz will drive you crazy because some answers to the quizzes are wrong (check the discussion forum). Overall I learnt a lot, thank you!

Excellent course for the busy professional to enhance their knowledge and skills in PV Designing from the reputed institute.

This course is really great. I learned a lot and boost my confidence by adding new sets of skills.

Good introduction in system sizing and calculation of losses

The concept with video, some reading, quiz and capstone is good. Easy to learn quit much in short time. Neal Abrams is presenting in a good and easy understandable way.

Improvement 1.

Have a defind path or selection of course included for a certain competence area, like solar power with connection to battery solution.

Improvement 2.

In case there is challenges or open question with something, a quiz question or question about something in the course material, there is no way to have support. Discussion forum exist, yes, but there in same questons asked many time over several years, without answers. Would be great to have possibility to have support from couse staff, based on mail, chat, teams meeting open for questions.

question were very difficult to answer in any format other than exactly what was specified. ex to the nearest whole wat meant the entire formula needed to use rounded numbers and not just the final product. Which is obviously unclear and confusing,.

No support, no answered question. The course has not been updated for a long time. The data from the PV Watt calculator has been changed in the meantime. Very little or no practical information on surge protection design and conductor selection.

17, 18, 19,20,21 answers are incorrect

Not much good ..not any support

"The 'Solar Energy System Design' course was an invaluable addition to my engineering education. As an electrical engineer, I was already familiar with some of the fundamentals, but this course provided a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and best practices in solar energy systems. I particularly appreciated the in-depth coverage of solar panel efficiency, inverter technology, grid integration Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing a career in renewable energy. The knowledge and skills I gained will undoubtedly be beneficial as I take on new challenges in my field."

The "Solar Energy System Design" course on Coursera is fantastic for beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge. It covers all the basics of solar technology, system sizing, and design in a clear, easy-to-follow way. The hands-on examples and real-world applications were especially helpful. By the end, I felt confident in designing a basic solar energy system. Highly recommended for anyone interested in solar energy!

This was a great course. Specially for electrical engineers it is a very helpful course. But, someone from non technical background can also easily get through with this course as the instructor explains it in the most easy possible way. Overall i really liked this course. I recommend all electrical engineers to give this course a try.